Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden, Natural zoological garden in Oita, Japan
Located at the foot of Mount Takasakiyama, this zoo spans across a forested area where Japanese macaques live in their natural environment.
The facility opened on March 15, 1953, under the direction of Tamotsu Ueda to create a natural setting for observing wild Japanese macaques.
The zoo maintains two separate monkey groups, named B and C, allowing visitors to witness their social structures and hierarchical behaviors.
Visitors can access the monkey viewing area via the Sarukko monorail, which provides transportation while offering views of Beppu Bay.
The facility houses 922 Japanese macaques as of January 2024, divided between group B with 643 members and group C with 279 individuals.
Location: Oita
Inception: March 15, 1953
Founders: Tamotsu Ueda
Official opening: March 15, 1953
Website: https://takasakiyama.jp/kr
GPS coordinates: 33.25883,131.53095
Latest update: June 2, 2025 12:26
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